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Key Facts: MS MPJE Exam

120

Questions

100 scored + 20 pretest

Pass/Fail

Result

No candidate scaled score

2.5h

Exam Time

Pearson VUE

3:1

Tech Ratio

MS max

15h/year

CE Required

MS renewal

$270

Exam Fee

NABP 2026

The MS MPJE covers federal pharmacy law (DEA, FDA, CSA, HIPAA) and Mississippi-specific regulations including PMP mandatory checks, collaborative drug therapy management, naloxone protocols, opioid prescribing requirements, 15h/year CE, and a 3:1 technician ratio.

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1Under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), which DEA schedule includes drugs with the highest potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use?
A.Schedule I
B.Schedule II
C.Schedule III
D.Schedule IV
Explanation: Schedule I substances have a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. Examples include heroin, LSD, and MDMA. Pharmacists cannot dispense Schedule I substances under normal practice.
2A DEA Form 222 is required for the transfer of which schedule of controlled substances between registrants?
A.Schedule II only
B.Schedules II and III
C.Schedules III through V
D.All controlled substances
Explanation: DEA Form 222 (or its electronic equivalent under CSOS) is required for the distribution and transfer of Schedule II controlled substances between DEA registrants. Schedules III-V can be transferred using invoices with specific record-keeping requirements.
3Under federal law, what is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule III controlled substance prescription?
A.No refills allowed
B.Up to 3 refills within 6 months
C.Up to 5 refills within 6 months
D.Up to 5 refills within 1 year
Explanation: Federal law allows up to 5 refills for Schedule III-V controlled substance prescriptions within 6 months from the date the prescription was issued. Schedule II prescriptions cannot be refilled.
4The Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951 established which key distinction in drug classification?
A.Generic vs. brand-name drugs
B.Prescription (legend) vs. over-the-counter drugs
C.Controlled vs. non-controlled substances
D.Biological vs. chemical drugs
Explanation: The Durham-Humphrey Amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act established the distinction between prescription (legend) drugs and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, requiring certain drugs to bear the legend 'Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription.'
5Under HIPAA, which of the following is considered a permitted disclosure of protected health information (PHI) without patient authorization?
A.Sharing prescription data with a marketing company
B.Disclosing PHI for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations
C.Posting patient medication lists on social media for educational purposes
D.Providing medication history to a patient's employer upon request
Explanation: HIPAA permits disclosure of PHI without patient authorization for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations (TPO). All other disclosures generally require written patient authorization unless specifically exempted by law.
6The Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) requires child-resistant containers for most prescription drugs. Which of the following is exempt from this requirement?
A.Oral contraceptives dispensed in manufacturer's compliance packaging
B.All Schedule II controlled substances
C.Any medication for patients over age 50
D.Antibiotics in liquid form
Explanation: Oral contraceptives in manufacturer's mnemonic (compliance) packaging are exempt from PPPA child-resistant packaging requirements. Other exemptions include sublingual nitroglycerin, certain corticosteroid inhalers, and situations where the prescriber or patient requests non-child-resistant packaging.
7Under the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (CMEA), pseudoephedrine sales are limited to what maximum quantity per 30-day period?
A.3.6 grams
B.7.5 grams
C.9 grams
D.15 grams
Explanation: The CMEA limits pseudoephedrine purchases to 9 grams per 30-day period and 3.6 grams per day. Products must be kept behind the counter or in locked cabinets, and purchasers must present identification and sign a logbook.
8Under OBRA '90, pharmacists are required to perform which of the following for Medicaid patients?
A.Free medication delivery
B.Drug utilization review (DUR) and patient counseling
C.Annual physical examinations
D.Genetic testing before dispensing
Explanation: OBRA '90 (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990) requires pharmacists to conduct prospective drug utilization review (DUR) and offer counseling to Medicaid patients on new prescriptions. Most states have extended this requirement to all patients.
9The FDA's Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) program may require which of the following?
A.Mandatory genetic testing for all patients
B.Medication guides, communication plans, or elements to assure safe use (ETASU)
C.Automatic substitution with generic equivalents
D.Prior authorization from the DEA before dispensing
Explanation: REMS may include medication guides, communication plans, and Elements to Assure Safe Use (ETASU) such as prescriber certification, patient registries, or restricted distribution systems. iPLEDGE for isotretinoin is a well-known example of a REMS with ETASU.
10Under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), pharmacies must maintain transaction records for prescription drugs for how long?
A.1 year
B.3 years
C.6 years
D.10 years
Explanation: The DSCSA requires trading partners, including pharmacies, to maintain transaction information (TI), transaction history (TH), and transaction statements (TS) for at least 6 years to ensure drug supply chain integrity and enable tracing of suspect or illegitimate products.

About the MS MPJE Exam

The Mississippi MPJE tests knowledge of federal pharmacy law and Mississippi-specific pharmacy regulations under Miss. Code Ann. §73-21. Required alongside the NAPLEX for pharmacist licensure in Mississippi.

Exam sponsor: NABP / MS Board of Pharmacy. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

120 questions

Time Limit

2.5 hours

Passing Score

Pass/Fail (no scaled score reported)

Exam / Certification Fees

$270 total ($100 eligibility + $170 exam purchase)

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not publicly reported. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

22%

Licensure & Personnel

Pharmacist qualifications, intern/technician requirements, license renewal, disciplinary actions

33%

Pharmacist Practice

Prescription requirements, counseling, controlled substance rules, collaborative drug therapy management

24%

Dispensing Requirements

Generic substitution, prescription transfers, DUR, labeling, PMP checking

21%

Pharmacy Operations

Controlled substance records, compounding standards, pharmacy permits, automated dispensing

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  • Passing score: Pass/Fail (no scaled score reported)
  • Exam length: 120 questions
  • Time limit: 2.5 hours
  • Exam / certification fees: $270 total ($100 eligibility + $170 exam purchase) Official sources

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MS MPJE: Suggested Study Strategy

1Study Miss. Code Ann. §73-21 for Mississippi-specific pharmacy regulations
2Master DEA controlled substance schedules, forms (222, 106, 41), and requirements
3Know Mississippi PMP requirements and mandatory checking protocols
4Review Mississippi collaborative drug therapy management authority
5When federal and Mississippi requirements both apply, satisfy both; analyze preemption if simultaneous compliance is impossible

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MS MPJE passing score?

NABP reports the Mississippi MPJE result as Pass or Fail and does not provide candidates a numeric scaled score. The exam has 120 questions over 2.5 hours at Pearson VUE.

What Mississippi laws are tested?

The MS MPJE covers Miss. Code Ann. §73-21, Board of Pharmacy rules, PMP requirements, collaborative drug therapy management, and state-specific dispensing regulations.

What is the technician ratio in Mississippi?

Mississippi allows up to three pharmacy technicians per pharmacist. Technicians must be registered with the Board and work under pharmacist supervision.

How many CE hours does Mississippi require?

Mississippi requires 15 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education each annual renewal period, including at least two live hours and at least two hours related to opioid abuse or addiction.

Does Mississippi allow collaborative drug therapy management?

Yes, Mississippi permits collaborative drug therapy management agreements allowing pharmacists to manage drug therapy, order labs, and modify therapy under physician supervision.